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The Evolution of Patient Needs: How Independent Pharmacies Can Grow & Adapt

Digital Pharmacist

In this changing environment, independent pharmacies face increasing competition from retail, online, regional, and mail-order pharmacies. In numerous studies, retail pharmacies are continuously selected by patients because of their proximity to home and acceptance of their insurance.

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How Amazon could Disrupt Pharmacy Services

The Digital Apothecary

Nonetheless, having Amazon as a disruptive player in the pharmacy sphere is worth having some thoughts about, for those inside the pharmacy space and outside have some very different takes on the matter. Rather, it's just 'one more mail order pharmacy.' I think this difference in views comes down to several items.

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Why Pharmacists Are Leaving: Burnout, Low Pay & Unmet Expectations

The Happy PharmD

They’re expected to do more with lessmore prescriptions, more vaccinations, and more administrative work, all while the salary stagnates. When local pharmacies close, patients are left scrambling, sometimes relying on mail-order pharmacies or traveling long distances for their medications.

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Medicare prescription drug plans: What are my options?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Vaccines not covered by Medicare Part B. Medicare prescription drug plans only cover medications filled at a retail pharmacy or mail-order pharmacy. Medicare drug plans cover items such as: Prescription medications listed in the plan’s formulary. What’s not covered.